Vamos a Las Vegas slot
As always, I welcome all comments and questions.
Credits:
Math by the Wizard
Programming by JB
Art by TicTabs
Quote: AhighDo you have consolidated list of all games that you have worked on thus far? Thank for sharing your latest with us.
You're welcome. Here is a list of all the games I did you can play (except the roulette one): https://wizardofodds.com/play/.
Quote: rudeboyoiDoes "vamos a las Vegas" mean "we go to las Vegas"?
"Vamos a ir a Las Vegas" just isn't as catchy
So will you give us the numbers? I assume the expected return is significantly > 100%, or else I am extremely lucky...
Quote: WizardI'm proud to finally announce my latest slot machine, Vamos a Las Vegas. Between the math, graphics, and programming, this game has been at least two years in the making. In terms of both graphics and design it is by far the most difficult slot I done. I hope you'll give it a try. There are two different bonuses, so please play long enough to see both of them.
As always, I welcome all comments and questions.
Credits:
Math by the Wizard
Programming by JB
Art by TicTabs
I showed it to my wife who is the slot player and she enjoyed it at first. She got up over $2 million rather quickly and wished she could bet more per spin. That was her only beef, she thought the game was fun.
Quote: IbeatyouracesHit it twice. I quit at 1,258,880 credits.
Too bad you can't save it or is there a way that I'm not aware of?
Quote: CanyoneroNice one! I like the free spins feature, it builds up the suspense (and the wins) nicely...
So will you give us the numbers? I assume the expected return is significantly > 100%, or else I am extremely lucky...
The casino implosion bonus is set really high, which I am not a fan of. You'd think I want to be in front of a winning slot machine, but this makes it unrealistic. I've never hit 1000X my bet on any slot bonus in my life. :( I like the sticky wild free spins; I never really play many slot games with that feature.
And yeah, I really would like to see the numbers at some point.
Quote: WizardI'm proud to finally announce my latest slot machine, Vamos a Las Vegas. Between the math, graphics, and programming, this game has been at least two years in the making. In terms of both graphics and design it is by far the most difficult slot I done. I hope you'll give it a try. There are two different bonuses, so please play long enough to see both of them.
As always, I welcome all comments and questions.
Credits:
Math by the Wizard
Programming by JB
Art by TicTabs
"Loading, please wait... (this could take a few minutes)"
Minutes?!
think its time to get better hamsters :)
and one you hit the Implosion bonus, can you lose ever?!
i got 240k within the 1st min of playing
edit:
getting bored.
maybe start off with 10k chips, and Implosion wins 25k instead of 250k. but keep the 400 chip max bet the same.
at least it's possible to lose w/those settings
Cool game, I hit the Implosion Bonus twice (blew up Stardust, and then Landmark, got 80k each time) before I hit the Free Spins. I like the concept of the Free Spin Bonus, but I only won 800 credits on Free Spins on a 400 bet. Given the Free Spin concept and how few symbols there seem to be, I'm going to surmise that such a low win is highly unlikely, but if someone were to hit that Bonus first and basically completely whiff like I did, that might turn them off.
How badly would a 2,000 credit Free Spin guarantee affect the Math of the game?
Quote: tringlomaneThe casino implosion bonus is set really high, which I am not a fan of. You'd think I want to be in front of a winning slot machine, but this makes it unrealistic. I've never hit 1000X my bet on any slot bonus in my life. :( I like the sticky wild free spins; I never really play many slot games with that feature.
And yeah, I really would like to see the numbers at some point.
I've seen a $3.00 bet turn into $1000 on a slot machine. It went into a locking wilds mode and reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 stuck with a wild. There was still like 5 spins left. Needless to say I was quite shocked I remember Axel was playing it and I could not believe a bonus round would allow so much money to be made.
Quote: Mission146Mike,
Cool game, I hit the Implosion Bonus twice (blew up Stardust, and then Landmark, got 80k each time) before I hit the Free Spins. I like the concept of the Free Spin Bonus, but I only won 800 credits on Free Spins on a 400 bet. Given the Free Spin concept and how few symbols there seem to be, I'm going to surmise that such a low win is highly unlikely, but if someone were to hit that Bonus first and basically completely whiff like I did, that might turn them off.
How badly would a 2,000 credit Free Spin guarantee affect the Math of the game?
I've played for a few hours this evening. haven't held more than 3 wilds yet, and haven't won more than 4500 on the spins. Maybe 12 or 15 spins or a guarantee or something would help. I'd actually be really interested in the math on that bonus. I assume each bonus spin is much stronger than the previous spin.
Quote: djatcI've seen a $3.00 bet turn into $1000 on a slot machine. It went into a locking wilds mode and reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 stuck with a wild. There was still like 5 spins left. Needless to say I was quite shocked I remember Axel was playing it and I could not believe a bonus round would allow so much money to be made.
Topped.
Before I got into AP to any appreciable extent, or more specifically, back when I would play anything if there were no AP opportunities available, I turned a $2.00 bet into $4,000 and change on a Quick Hits flat-top, Bonus Games, hit eight QH symbols.
Quote: sodawaterLooks good, Wizard. I think it would be better with some sound effects, if you're able to do that on your site.
Yeah something like that would probably be benefical.
Quote: djatcI've seen a $3.00 bet turn into $1000 on a slot machine. It went into a locking wilds mode and reels 2, 3, 4, and 5 stuck with a wild. There was still like 5 spins left. Needless to say I was quite shocked I remember Axel was playing it and I could not believe a bonus round would allow so much money to be made.
Oh sure, it happens sometimes. But the problem with the "casino implosion" bonus round in the Wizard's game is you are guaranteed to win 200X your total bet every time according to the help screen. This game in a casino would be printing money while it lasted.
We're going to redo the game to put the implosion bonus symbols on reels 2, 3, and 4 only, trigger it like a scatter, requiring all three, and adjust the prizes accordingly. I am also increasing the frequencies of both bonuses, at the cost of fewer wilds in the base game.
Enjoy the old version while it lasts.
Regarding sounds, that is a horse of a different color. Maybe down the road. Suffice it to say that it is easier said than done.
I also prefer bonus games when you get to pick more than 1 thing. It is kinda boring to get the bonus and you just get 1 shot at.
Quote: GWAEjust a thought. I like when you get the first 2 bonus symbols and the 3rd line slows down or spins a little longer for dramatic effect.
I also prefer bonus games when you get to pick more than 1 thing. It is kinda boring to get the bonus and you just get 1 shot at.
Good suggestions. However, programming these things is a lot harder than it looks. I would write about it but AxelWolf advised me yesterday that the vast majority of the population find the topic of computer programming a crashing bore. No wonder I can never keep the attention of women longer than ten seconds.
Quote: WizardGood suggestions. However, programming these things is a lot harder than it looks. I would write about it but AxelWolf advised me yesterday that the vast majority of the population find the topic of computer programming a crashing bore. No wonder I can never keep the attention of women longer than ten seconds.
you mean you can't just click a little box that says "slow 4th reel down"?
Quote: WizardGood suggestions. However, programming these things is a lot harder than it looks. I would write about it but AxelWolf advised me yesterday that the vast majority of the population find the topic of computer programming a crashing bore. No wonder I can never keep the attention of women longer than ten seconds.
But on this forum, a decent amount of people would read it. Quite a few of us either program for a living or have at least enough programming knowledge to follow along. Whatever your willing to share, I'll read.
Quote: WizardGood suggestions. However, programming these things is a lot harder than it looks.
http://stilldrinking.org/programming-sucks
Quote: tringlomaneBut on this forum, a decent amount of people would read it. Quite a few of us either program for a living or have at least enough programming knowledge to follow along. Whatever your willing to share, I'll read.
Thanks, and I agree. However, the wound is still fresh from Axel's rebuke yesterday.
Quote: GWAEjust a thought. I like when you get the first 2 bonus symbols and the 3rd line slows down or spins a little longer for dramatic effect.
I HATE that!!! LOL
Quote: Mission146I HATE that!!! LOL
You are probably the only one that hates that effect. Sometimes the manufacturers slow it down too much, but I think it is always good to add a little anticipation.
Wizard, what is the payback set at for your demo game?
Quote: DRichYou are probably the only one that hates that effect. Sometimes the manufacturers slow it down too much, but I think it is always good to add a little anticipation.
Wizard, what is the payback set at for your demo game?
I held a gutshot Straight-Flush draw on Jokers yesterday, I just imagine it as though I hit, "Draw," and would have to watch the cards cycle for five seconds before it finally stops on one. Ugh.
I don't know, slots don't move me like they did a couple of years ago before getting into as much of the AP slots stuff. These days, I'm just there to take down whatever advantage play there is and then move on to Video Poker, quite frankly, I can't even stand the stupid things anymore.
I find it difficult to believe that many people who know what they are up against (on -EV slots) can find them enjoyable, but there are those that do, and without them, the VP paytables around here would be crappier; so if they like that delay effect, we'll do that all day and night!
EDIT: I hit that draw, by the way, got a Joker...NICE!
Quote: Mission146I held a gutshot Straight-Flush draw on Jokers yesterday, I just imagine it as though I hit, "Draw," and would have to watch the cards cycle for five seconds before it finally stops on one. Ugh.
Spin poker! I hate spin poker.
Quote: IbeatyouracesMy favorite was the 9/6 JoB STP Spin Poker that used to be here :-(
ugh. I hate STP more than I hate spin poker.
Spin poker is not so bad if you are playing 3 or more lines. But, when playing 1 line, I really don't want to see my one-card royal draw come in on line 2. Just don't show me that.
I see your one card royal draw and raise you a made royal with an 8x multiplier on line 3 -- when I was only playing one line!Quote: AxiomOfChoiceugh. I hate STP more than I hate spin poker.
Spin poker is not so bad if you are playing 3 or more lines. But, when playing 1 line, I really don't want to see my one-card royal draw come in on line 2. Just don't show me that.
Quote: WizardI'm proud to finally announce my latest slot machine, Vamos a Las Vegas. Between the math, graphics, and programming, this game has been at least two years in the making. In terms of both graphics and design it is by far the most difficult slot I done. I hope you'll give it a try. There are two different bonuses, so please play long enough to see both of them.
As always, I welcome all comments and questions.
Credits:
Math by the Wizard
Programming by JB
Art by TicTabs
Dear Wizard! Thank you for creating an interesting slots machine game. I always follow your article about this type game. Especially, Vamos a Las Vegas and Atkins Diet are two games which I'm interested. I'm very interested with feature sticky wilds in free spins in Vamos a Las Vegas. I read "Vamos a Las Vegas Par Sheet" a few days ago. But I can't understand "how to calculate the return to player in free spin 2, 3, ... follow tables in that Par Sheet". Can you explain for me! Thank you for your attention!
